Overview

I teach Intro Microbiology and Human Anatomy and Physiology at Wichita State University. In my extra time, I also hold MCAT Biology Prep Sessions, teach a Physics lab now and then and when I'm not teaching, I'm usually working on my house or my Dad's 1965 Ford Galaxie 500. Also, I'm a huge baseball fan, especially the Texas Rangers. All three of my kids are named after legendary Hall of Fame Pitcher, Nolan Ryan.

Information

Areas of Teaching Interest

Current Position

Fairmount Lecturer in the Biological Sciences Department at Wichita State University
2010 – present
Teaching responsibilities include:
• Intro to Microbiology
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Immunology (Spring 2011, 2012, 2013)
• Physics 214L (Physics Electronics Lab TA) - Fall 2011, Spring 2012, 2013
• Physics 214 (General College Physics 2, Electricity and Magnetism, Waves, Optics and Modern Physics)
Additional teaching:
• MCAT preparation for Biology (Spring and Summer 2013)

Professional Experience

Previous Experience

  • Science Teacher, Cheney High School, Cheney, KS

2003 – 2010
Teaching responsibilities included:
ÔÇß 9th Grade Physical Science and Earth / Space Science
ÔÇß 11th Grade Chemistry (one section each during 2003-04 and 2004-05 School Years)
ÔÇß 12th Grade Physics

  • Physics Lecturer, Wichita State University

Spring 2009 – Spring 2010 (part-time)
Teaching responsibilities included:
ÔÇß Phys 213 General College Physics I – Algebra / Trig-based physics for non-majors (Lecture); spring semester, 2009.
ÔÇß Phys 502 Science Investigations: Physics – Algebra-based lab for education majors (Lab); fall 2009 – spring 2010.

Additional Information

Education
Institute Degree Year Field of Study
Oklahoma State University BS 1986 Microbiology
Oklahoma State University PhD 1991 Botany